Water sports and recreations Books
Royal Yachting Association Yachtmaster Scheme Syllabus & Logbook
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£10.10
HarperCollins Publishers The Art of Swimming: Raising your performance
Book SynopsisBased on a 35-year voyage of discovery into the art of swimming, this work looks at the most popular strokes - front crawl, back stroke, breast stroke and butterfly - focusing on maximum efficiency and minimum strain. Swimming improves your flexibility, tones your body and can help to boost your self-esteem and produce a sense of well being. It is the nation's most popular sporting activity with 11.9 million people swimming regularly. However, most people don't know how to swim properly. Steven Shaw's method takes the Alexander Technique into the swimming pool – focusing on releasing tension from the head, neck and back. Steven has evolved a unique way of breaking down strokes into a series of therapeutic movements, which can be practised individually or with a partner, in a pool or on dry land. These provide the building blocks, which combine to make it possible for anyone to recraft their own strokes in a way that promote good body use and avoid injuries. Instead of performing physical actions in an automatic way, you begin to learn body awareness. This way of swimming not only feels freer and more open, it is graceful and has a sense of flow, often absent from the way many people swim.
£12.74
John Wiley & Sons Inc Swim Smooth
Book SynopsisBeginner, intermediate, advanced swimmer or coach, discover a remarkable new approach to freestyle swimming which will help you transform your technique become a better swimmer.Trade Review“Pitched at the intermediate and above swimmer, as well as their coaches, the book is nothing if not comprehensive. Swim Smooth has always sought to make its training resources accessible and the book follows this easy approach. Language and tone is understated but its power is in its ability to communicate ideas with casual ease. It's an excellent compendium of work and sits well with Swim Smooth's website, DVDs and blogs.” (H20pen Magazine)Table of ContentsForeword; Preface; Getting Stated; Technique; Training; Open Water; Appendices: Swim Smooth drills, Swim Type Stroke Correction Processes, Training Sessions; Index
£19.54
SKILS (Sea Kayak Instruction and Leadership Systems Ltd) Navigation Sea State and Weather A Paddlers
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£19.79
Chronicle Books The Ocean
Book SynopsisAn entertaining, authoritative, and captivating guide to all activities above, below, and beside the sea, The Ocean is the ultimate gift book – that is then used – by sailors, fishers, surfers, beachcombers, and ocean lovers everywhere.
£27.00
Royal Yachting Association RYA Sea Survival Handbook
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£14.49
John Wiley & Sons Inc Amazing Surfing Stories
Book SynopsisA treasure trove of tales of incredible waves and remarkable riders to stoke the fire of armchair surfers and hardcore wave-riders alike.Trade Review"Expect an exhilarating ride alongside surfing legends.” (Coast) “With tales of monster waves, deadly sharks and perfect breaks, this book alone gets every surfer stoked – even if there isn't a wave in the sea.” (Cornwall Today) “Entertainingly written and painstakingly researched: there's something for everyone.” (Carve Surfing) “Accessible and diverting. There are a great many stories here, all short and true. The language is at once literary and idiomatic...Wade comes across as so steeped in respect for the ocean that the overriding impression is of authenticity. The book succeeds through a confluence of subject matter and structure. Some of these stories will transport us, others may pass us by, and the feeling is eerily akin to that of surfing itself.” (Times Literary Supplement 2013)Table of ContentsPreface; Going to Extremes; Tragic Tales; When the Big Stuff Bites; Gonzo Interlude; Contests & Communities; Worldwide Waves; Obsessions; Inspiration
£13.49
SKILS (Sea Kayak Instruction and Leadership Systems Ltd) Sea Kayak Touring and Leadership Manual
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£31.49
Headline Publishing Group Close to the Wind
Book SynopsisPete Goss became a national and international hero when he rescued French yachtsman Raphael Dinelli as his boat sank beneath him in the round-the-world single-handed sailing race, the Vendee Globe, on Christmas Day 1996. In doing so Pete scuppered his own chances in the race but was awarded the Legion d''Honneur by France''s president and made a friend for life in Dinelli. Close to the Wind is his own story of the race and its dramas, his revolutionary boat, Aqua Quorum, his thoughts and emotions during four months of solitude at sea, the extraordinary surgery that he had to perform on his own elbow and the aftermath of the rescue in the Southern Ocean.Trade ReviewCLOSE TO THE WIND - Quotes'Nothing Ian Fleming wrote has you wondering so anxiously how the hero is going to get out of this pickle' Independent'Parents, wives and sisters who buy this book for the family daredevil must read it first. It celebrates an ancient, beautiful way of being human.' Libby Purves in The Times'This is a wonderful book, a book to make the reader realise that he or she could never be a hero. I recommend it.' Michael Beaumont, Spectator'More impressive than fiction could ever be . . . compelling' Independent on Sunday'Goss takes you so vividly on board with him . . . he has a genuine talent for writing tense narrative.' Independent'The story of a brave man; a man who turned into the teeth of a hurricane to save the life of a fellow competitor in a single-handed round-the-world yacht race. A wonderful book. I recommend it.' Spectator'Just buy it, you'll love it, a real life adventure story' Royal Yachting Association'It is far from just a book about the Vendée events, but a soul-bearing autobiography' Western Morning News'His down-to-earth storytelling is gripping. His modesty is endearing. His dedication to a cause and the manner of achieving it are humbling and inspiring' Cambridge Evening News'A lot of people will be sending out for a copy of Close to the Wind to see if they can find out a little more about [Goss]. They will be richly rewarded.' Independent'A truly inspirational, incredible story. . . ' South Wales Argus'The story is a compelling one. Goss's prose is honest and unexaggerated.' Independent on Sunday'In my book, he will always be Pete Goss, BFBH: bona fide British hero' Tim Jeffrey in Daily Telegraph'Prose as trim as his vessel . . . incredible' Kirkus Reviews'Tense, fast-moving and illustrated with colour photographs that put you in the middle of the action' New York Times'His heroism and modesty redeem the gun-ho bits of this mesmerising memoir. Buy it' The Times'Goss writes about his experiences in a conversational and direct style that brings alive the terrors of the open sea' The Sunday Times
£10.44
Rowman & Littlefield On Polar Tides
Book SynopsisIn 1981, Nigel Foster flew to Canada's Baffin Island to begin a solo kayak trip south toward northern Labrador. After crossing the 40-mile wide Hudson Strait in howling winds and fighting a 10 knot tide race, Foster crash-landed on a small island in the dark. He had frostbitten fingers and was 300 miles from the closest village. With unimaginable good fortune, eight days later he ran across an oil tanker and hitched a ride south. He had survivedmarking one of the most notable solo crossings in historybut the failure of the second portion of the trip he had originally planned haunted him. In 2004, Foster returned to northern Labrador with his then girlfriend (now wife) Kristin Nelson. Launching from Kuujjuaq in Northern Quebec, the couple paddled the Ungava Bay coastwhich has one of the largest tidal variances in the worldto the place Foster had boarded the oil tanker 23 years earlier. From this remote location, the couple completed the trip to Nain that Foster originally planned for 19
£13.49
Rowman & Littlefield Paddling Pacific Northwest Whitewater
Book SynopsisIn Paddling: Pacific Northwest Whitewater, author Nick Hinds calls upon more than a decade of experience running rivers in Washington and Oregon to help readers pick the right runs and lines for themselves. With contributions from other notable and experienced local paddlers, it will include over 200 of the best river trips (approx. 100 in each Wash. and Ore.) appropriate for whitewater kayaks and canoes. Each trip description will include maps, ratings and detailed descriptions and photos of rapids, along with directions for car shuttles.
£32.30
Royal Yachting Association RYA Competent Crew Skills
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£12.34
Icon Books Here Comes the Fun: A Year of Making Merry
Book SynopsisARE YOU GETTING ENOUGH?Ben Aitken wasn't. Increasingly flat and decreasingly zen, he knew that something had to change. So he joined a lawn bowls club. About a week later, he continued his assault on the doldrums by taking a cheerleading class. Then - with an almost entirely reformed selfhood winking appealingly on the horizon- he went cold-water swimming and was back to square one.Despite the inevitable setbacks and missteps, it was becoming clear to Aitken that the very pursuit of fun was a great route to feeling less naff. And so he made a vow to go after the f-stuff with as much gusto as he could muster. (Starting with the crossword.) Over the next year, he filled his calendar with a plethora of potentially pleasurable pursuits. He did things he'd never done before but reckoned could be fun (a pilgrimage in Spain, afternoon bingo); things whose fun-factor was less obvious and more down-to-earth (volunteering in a charity shop, sitting on a bench); and things he wasn't at all sure about but were fun according to other people (improv, wakeboarding, learning Welsh).Although the results were mixed, the author's year of making merry left him feeling undoubtedly ... better. Which invites the question: if fun is such a reliable mood-swinger, shouldn't we be having more of it?Trade Review**** - four stars! * Mail on Sunday *
£17.09
University of Washington Press Ready All George Yeoman Pocock and Crew Racing
Book SynopsisTrade Review"As a youth in Britain, Pocock learned the rudiments of boat building from his father, who crafted boats for young Etonians. Forced to emigrate by straitened economic conditions, he journeyed to the Pacific Northwest intending to find work as a lumberjack. Fortunately for the University of Washington in Seattle, he was persuaded to establish shop there and began making shells of outstanding quality. They were so good, in fact, that Washington won its first intercollegiate title in 1923, defeating the Eastern teams that had ruled the sport for decades. One of his greatest triumphs occurred in 1936 when the Washington team won an Olympic gold medal in Germany, but he had numerous other successes as both boatman and coach until his retirement in 1963. There are many fine photos, including some of special interest from the 19th century, and a foreword by the coach of Washington's varsity crew." * Publishers Weekly *Table of ContentsForeword by Dick Erickson Preface 1. Apprentice Watermen on the Thames 2. Making Do on the Pacific Northwest Frontier 3. Building Shells in the Tokyo Tea Room 4. Building Airplanes at the Red Barn 5. “Clumsily Built Western Boats” 6. “Eight Hearts Must Beat As One” 7. “There Are No Fast Boats, Only Fast Crews” 8. Olympic Gold 9. Races ‘round the World 10. Remembered Crews and Coaches 11. The Later Years Appendixes Bibliography Index
£33.25
Hachette Books Splash 10000 Years of Swimming
Book SynopsisChoose a stroke and get paddling through the human history of swimming! From man''s first recorded dip into what''s now the driest spot on earth to the splashing, sparkling pool party in your backyard, humans have been getting wet for 10,000 years. And for most of modern history, swimming has caused a ripple that touches us all--the heroes and the ordinary folk; the real and the mythic. Splash! dives into Egypt, winds through ancient Greece and Rome, flows mostly underground through the Dark and Middle Ages (at least in Europe), and then reemerges in the wake of the Renaissance before taking its final lap at today''s Olympic games. Along the way, it kicks away the idea that swimming is just about moving through water, about speed or great feats of aquatic endurance, and shows you how much more it can be. Its history offers a multi-tiered tour through religion, fashion, architecture, sanitation and public health, colo
£22.40
Fernhurst Books Limited Ultimate Surfing Adventures
Book SynopsisExplore and experience 100 extraordinary surfing tales and adventures from around the globe with stunning photography.Trade Review"A thrilling journey around the world's best surf spots." (Carve Magazine, December 2010) "Inspiring reading for everyone from hardcore wave riders to couch surfers" (Alex Wade) "These epic shots and inspiring stories will get you seeking adventure around the next headland and beyond!" (Gabe Davies)Table of ContentsTropical Waters; Temperate Waters; Cold Waters
£19.00
Fernhurst Books Ltd. Sail for a Living Find a Job Start a Business
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£18.05
Random House USA Inc The Watermen
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£17.09
Arcadia Publishing Turbine Racing in Seattle Images of Sports
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£19.99
Rowman & Littlefield Guide to Sea Kayaking in Southern Florida The
Book SynopsisNigel Foster leads kayakers on 40 trips, with many additional route alternatives, in the wildlife-rich marine habitats of southern Florida. Features thorough descriptions of the routes, including prominent landmarks and points of special interest; detailed maps; and overviews of southern Florida's weather, tide, and current patterns.
£14.36
Rowman & Littlefield Guide to Sea Kayaking in North Carolina The Best
Book SynopsisDetails 40 sea kayaking tours along the coast and in the inland waterways of North Carolina. Mile-by-mile descriptions, maps, trip ratings, and much more.
£11.39
Falcon Guides Paddling the Boundary Waters and Voyageurs
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£11.66
Rowman & Littlefield Paddling Everglades National Park A Guide to the
Book SynopsisPaddling Everglades National Park introduces paddlers of all abilities to nearly fifty of the parkâs best paddling routes.
£14.41
Globe Pequot Paddling the Jersey Pine Barrens
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Loaded with information, photographs, and maps of South Jersey's Winding Rivers. . . . Helps canoeists and other visitors appreciate this unique area." --Philadelphia Enquirer; "This one is special. After a short perusal, the New Jersey canoeist will soon wonder how canoeists made do without this attractive, practical, thorough but concise handbook." --Trail Walker; "A well-crafted mini-encyclopedia." --Appalachia magazine. Table of Contents(1) What This Book Is All About (2) Wharton State Forest (3) Northeast (4) Northwest (5) South
£12.59
Rowman & Littlefield 100 Best Surf Spots in the World The Worlds Best
Book SynopsisFeatures top surfing destinations ranging from Sunset Beach and the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia to Malibu, California and Oahu, Hawaii. Lesser-known destinations such as Metigama, Sri Lanka and Aviero, Portugal take readers to every corner of the globe in search of the perfect wave.
£17.95
Globe Pequot Surfing Hawaii A Complete Guide To The Hawaiian
Book SynopsisA complete guide for the most well-known to the not-so-well-known surf spots in the Hawaiian Islands, from Tavaras Bay on Maui to Waimea Bay on Oahu to lesser-known Manele Bay on the island of Lanai.Table of Contents(1) Big Island (2) Maui (3) Molokai (4) Lanai (5) Oahu (6) Kauai
£10.79
Rowman & Littlefield Basic Essentials Sea Kayaking Basic Essentials
Book SynopsisAn information-packed tool for the novice or handy reference for the veteran. Distills years of knowledge in an affordable and portable book.Table of Contents(1) The Boat (2) Gear (3) Paddle Techniques (4) Safety (5) On the Water (6) Packing and Loading (7) Getting There
£7.26
Globe Pequot Paddling Connecticut and Rhode Island Southern
Book SynopsisPaddling Connecticut and Rhode Island gives a good variety of paddles from those slow lazy trips to more challenging outings. It includes several coastal and open water expeditions as well a wilderness type trips.
£11.69
Rowman & Littlefield Basic Essentials Canoeing Basic Essentials Series
Book SynopsisAn information-packed tool for the novice or handy reference for the veteran. Distills years of knowledge in an affordable and portable book.
£8.06
Globe Pequot Connecticut River Boating Guide
Book SynopsisThis is the all-new edition of the Connecticut River Boating Guide, the standard resource for boaters, canoeists, and kayakers. It includes thirty-two GPS-compatible maps that together map the entire length of the river. Data for twenty-eight river reaches include information on mileage, navigability, difficulty, sources of flow information, portages, camping, USGS maps and NOAA charts, special fishing regulations, boating facilities, and more. The narrative text accompanying the maps is a mile-by-mile description of the river with detailed information on landmarks, navigational hazards, conservation, wildlife, and history. The book is authored by, and published in cooperation with, the Connecticut River Watershed Council, the leading organization devoted to management of the river and its watershed.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface IntroductionAuthors' Welcome to the RiverHow to Use This GuideBoating Safety The RiverMap of Connecticut River WatershedThe Four Geographic Regions of the Connecticut River ValleyGeology: Grand Events in the Making of a Great RiverRiver Dynamics and Natural Plant CommunitiesConnecticut River FisheriesA Connecticut River Valley HistoryAnimals Large and Small Vermont and New HampshireOverview Map of Vermont and New Hampshire1. Fourth Connecticut Lake to Murphy Dam2. Murphy Dam to Canaan Dam3. Canaan Dam to Colebrook4. Colebrook to Bloomfield-North Stratford5. Bloomfield-North Stratford to Guildhall6. Guildhall to Gilman Dam7. Gilman Dam to Comerford Dam8. Comerford Dam to Woodsville9. Woodsville to Haverhill10. Haverhill to Orford11. Orford to Ompompanoosuc River12. Ompompanoosuc River to Wilder Dam13. Wilder Dam to Cornish-Windsor Bridge14. Cornish-Windsor Bridge to Cheshire Bridge15. Cheshire Bridge to Bellows Falls-North Walpole16. Bellows Falls-North Walpole to Putney17. Putney to Vernon Dam MassachusettsOverview Map of Massachusetts18. Vernon Dam to Turners Falls Dam19. Turners Falls Dam to Sunderland20. Sunderland to Northampton21. Northhampton to Holyoke Dam22. Holyoke Dam to Enfield ConnecticutOverview Map of Connecticut23. Enfield to Hartford24. Hartford to Middletown25. Middletown to East Haddam26. East Haddam-Chester to Essex27. Essex to the Sound (Western Shore)28. Lyme to the Sound (Eastern Shore) Appendix A: BibliographyAppendix B: Useful Web Sites and Contact InformationAppendix C: Marinas, Outfitters, and GuidesAppendix D: The Connecticut River Watershed CouncilIndexAbout the Authors
£13.49
Falcon Guides Paddling Prince Edward Island
Book SynopsisPrince Edward Island, the smallest of Canada''s provinces, is a growing destination for canoeists and recreational and sea kayakers. PEI''s bucolic setting, charming towns, varied wildlife, friendly people, and abundant and accessible waters make it a kind of paddler''s paradise. This book guides the reader to all of the best paddling waters on PEI, with directions to put-ins, information on typical paddling conditions and hazards, and places and wildlife of special interest. Sidebars and a substantial introduction provide information about traveling to PEI, and highlight the island''s history, culture, and natural history. More than a simple paddling guide, Paddling Prince Edward Island is a thorough introduction to this unspoiled vacation destination, as seen from the seat of a canoe or kayak.Table of Contents(1) Introduction (2) Kings Country (3) Queens County (4) Prince County
£11.69
Rowman & Littlefield Basic Book of Sea Kayaking How to Paddle Series
Book SynopsisThis concise introductory handbook is packed with expert advice and contains all the essential information a novice needs to hit the water while providing a quick reference for the more experienced paddler.
£11.01
Rowman & Littlefield Sea Kayak Rescue The Definitive Guide to Modern
Book SynopsisProvides advice on a range of techniques, from the basic Self-Paddlefloat Rescue to the more advanced Eskimo Roll. This work also offers information on safety equipment, solo re-entries, assisted re-entry techniques, towing methods, as well as tales of real-life rescues and exercises for building both skills and confidence.Trade Review"From braces to bow rescues, Schumann and Shriner detail everything you need to know about rescuing yourself when things go awry on the water. This book belongs in your rescue pack every bit as much as a PFD, first-aid kit, and paddlefloat."--Paddler MagazineTable of Contents(1) Introduction (2) Preparation and Prevention (3) Safety Gear in Depth (4 Bombproof Your Braces (5) Reentry Practice Sessions (6) Best Basic Reentries (7) Expanding Your Repertoire (8) Rescues for Special Circumstances (9) Keeping It All Together (10) Old-Schoold Rescues and Inflatable Safety Devices (11) Index
£13.56
Rowman & Littlefield Basic Illustrated Canoe Paddling Basic
Book SynopsisA compact and authoritative book on paddling technique for the recreational canoeist. Discover how to choose a paddle, outfit a canoe, and more.Table of Contents(1) Starting Right (2) The Basic Forward Stroke (3) Turning and Correction Strokes (4) Turning Your Canoe (5) Maneuvering Your Canoe (6) Keeping the Water Out (7) Canoeing in Wind and Waves (8) Canoeing in Moving Water (9) Take-Out (10) Index
£8.96
Rowman & Littlefield Basic Illustrated Canoeing
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£7.99
Rowman & Littlefield Kayak Rolling The Black Art Demystified How to
Book SynopsisRolling is a skill critical to every kayaker's survival in water. This simple, four-color book provides a visual step-by-step approach to learning to roll a kayak and developing a bombproof roll in rough water. Modern and relevant to all kayakers, from sea kayakers to playboaters.
£13.56
Rowman & Littlefield Kayak Surfing How to Paddle Series
Book SynopsisThe most up-to-date, inspiring, and helpful guide to kayak surfing ever published, Kayak Surfing is a modern and visually dynamic resource by a leading expert in the sport.
£16.11
Rowman & Littlefield Big Juice Epic Tales of Big Wave Surfing
Book SynopsisIncredible stories of a new generation of thrill-seeking, death-defying surfers and stunning, full-color photography of monster waves fill the pages of this new collection by John Long and former surfing pro Sam George.Trade Review"Big Juice is a must read for anyone who wants to experience the extreme passion and ultimate terror of riding the world's biggest waves." --Ricky Grigg, former world surfing champion and big wave pioneer "Punctuated by absolutely stunning photography of these monstrous waves—and the intrepid souls who embrace the challenge of taming them—this is a glimpse into a totally alien world, and the incredible force nature brings to bear. It's a celebration, a warning, a tribute, a memorial, and a historical document all at once." --Sacramento Book Review "A solid collection of big wave anecdotes, [including] an unvarnished, adrenaline-packed narrative from hellman Shane Dorian, recounting one of the most traumatic beatings he ever took while surfing.... Solid, blending surfing entertainment with the simple power of stories about massive swells.... For surfers who enjoy books in the 'talking story' genre, you won't be disappointed by The Big Juice." --TheWatermansLibrary.com
£13.49
Globe Pequot Fearless
Book SynopsisLike the instant classic The Last American Man, Fearless is the story of a remarkable individual who accepts no personal limitsincluding fear. Freya Hoffmeister, a forty-six-year-old former sky diver, gymnast, marksman, and Miss Germany contestant, left her twelve-year-old son behind to paddle alone and unsupported around Australiaa year-long adventure that virtually every expert guaranteed would get her killed. She planned not only to survive the 9,420-mile trip through huge, shark-infested seas, but to do it faster than the only other paddler who did it. As journalist and expert kayaker Joe Glickman details the voyage of this Teutonic force of nature, he captures interminable days on the water and nights camped out on deserted islands; hair-raising encounters with crocs and great white sharks; and the daring 300-mile open-ocean crossing that shaved three weeks off her trip. For 332 days Glickman followed Freya''s journey on her blogalong with a far-flung audience of awestruck, even lTrade Review"Freya Hoffmeister's voyage was bold, ambitious, and reckless—like so many of the truly great adventures!" –Bear Grylls, author of Mud, Sweat, and Tears and The Kid Who Climbed Everest". . . a quick and entertaining read." --Publishers Weekly"Fearless is a compelling read about Freya Hoffmeister's 2009 circumnavigation of Australia. Author Joe Glickman intertwines the story of a dangerous and difficult year-long adventure with an unflinching look at The Woman in Black, arguably the most accomplished and enigmatic kayaker on the planet." --Sea Kayaker Magazine "Fearless is a page-turner, benefiting from gripping language and a conversational tone in the style of contemporary adventure-lit classics like Jon Krakauer (Into Thin Air, Into the Wild) and Susan Casey (The Devil's Teeth, The Wave)." --Canoe and Kayak"For paddlers and non-paddlers alike, the book is by all means an exciting read, marked both by Hoffmeister's tenacity as well as Glickman's for following through with the project and its somewhat stubborn star. Throughout the book, you can feel both Glickman's frustration with Hoffmeister's hubris, but also his admiration for her accomplishing one of the hardest feats imaginable in paddling." --Paddling Life "Fearless is a tribute to the indomitable spirit of Freya Hoffmeister as she battled to become the first woman to circumnavigate Australia alone in a sea kayak. Ms. Hoffmeister's accomplishment will endure and inspire not only because of the miles she paddled or her speed on the water, but because she refused to believe it couldn't be done." -- Warren Richey, author of Without a Paddle "I'm intrigued by people who do things the rest of us think are impossible. Fearless is just such an adventure, with the added twist that the intrepid explorer is a brash and beautiful woman who has a unique view of life. Author Joe Glickman's crisp writing puts us in the kayak with this unusual heroine on her incredibly dangerous journey. Hang on!" --Michael Tougias, author of Fatal Forecast, Overboard!, and Ten Hours Until Dawn.
£11.69
Rowman & Littlefield Boundary Waters Canoe Camping Paddling Series
Book SynopsisLongtime guide and canoe authority Cliff Jacobson explains the best and safest ways of planning and enjoying a BWCA journey.Table of ContentsCONTENTSAcknowledgmentsWhat’s New About This Edition?A Note to the ReaderPreface, by Kevin ProescholdtChapter 1: A Wilderness in Turmoil, by David BackesChapter 2: Planning and Pacing Your Canoe TripFirst, Pick Your Travel AreaMapsIf You Plan To Use a GPSDon’t Turn Your Vacation into a Marathon!Rules for Interpreting Contour LinesPlanning the RouteScenario Thought List Permits Chapter 3: A Maze of Finger Lakes, Portage Trails, and Confusing Bays!MapsOrienteering Compass No Need to Worry about Magnetic Declination!Using Map and Compass TogetherTest Your Map and Compass SkillsAiming OffTips for Navigating Small Streams and Moose TrailsUsing a Map With Your GPS/UTM Coordinates Chapter 4: Favorite Routes—Where Solitude Still RemainsHam Lake to Long Island Lake and Points EastFrost RiverGranite River through Guide’s Portage Chapter 5: Federal Regulations and RationalQuotasSome Obscure RegulationsNo Cans or Bottles Are Allowed in the BWCA!Camouflage Your CampCamp Only at U.S. Forest Service Designated SitesWhen Nature Calls and There Is No Forest Service Box LatrineCampfires Are Allowed Only Within the Steel Fire Grates at Developed CampsitesSanitation and Waste Disposal Chapter 6: Selecting and Outfitting Your CanoeA Boundary Waters Canoe Can Never Be Too Light!A Fast Canoe Is a Welcome LuxuryCanoe Building MaterialsCanoe TipsOutfitting the Canoe Chapter 7: Paddling and Portaging Your CanoePaddling Your CanoeBig Water TacticsPortaging Your Canoe Chapter 8: The Right Stuff—Everything You Need To Know About EquipmentPacksTentCooking TarpStoveEdged ToolsClothingRain GearHatsFootwearSleeping GearKids’ StuffPacking Your PacksPacking the Canoe Chapter 9: Solo Canoes and Kayaks in the Boundary WatersWhy Solo Canoes?Things To Consider When Choosing A Solo CanoeCustomizing Your Solo CanoePaddle StrokesSolo Canoes And CampingPacks And PackingPortaging The LoadCanoeing With FriendsWhy Not Paddle A Kayak? Chapter 10: Fast Fixin’s—Easy Ways to Prepare Great Trail MealsHardwareSpicesPacking the KitchenContainers for Powders and LiquidsEasy BreakfastsLaunching LunchOn into SupperMeal Management TricksTasty Cooking Tricks Chapter 11: A Bomb-Proof Canoe Camp!Tents and TarpsCampfires Chapter 12: Bothersome Beasts and Ornery Stingers!Bothersome BeastsOrnery Stingers Chapter 13: Dangers, Safety, and First AidSwimming Don’ts!LightningWidow-MakersWhen Your Canoe Becomes a Kite!Safety with Edged ToolsWater QualityMedicine for the Boundary WatersFirst Aid for Common AilmentsSignals: When You Need To Bring the Airplane Down! Chapter 14: A Magic Day in the BWCA Chapter 15: Advice from the ExpertsRob KesselringBob O’HaraBert HeepDr. Nick and Stephanie Boismenue Zoe KesselringSue HaringsAdvice from an Outfitter—Nancy Piragis Appendix A: Equipment ChecklistAppendix B: Resources BWCA Information and Permits Quetico Information and Permits Customs Minnesota Licenses Organizations Maps Miscellaneous Equipment and Supplies Packsacks, Map Cases, and Other Canoeing Luggage BWCA and Quetico Canoeing Guide BooksAppendix C: Seven-Day MenuAppendix D: The Wilderness MealIndexAbout the Author
£26.21
Rowman & Littlefield Art of Surfing A Training Manual for the
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsINTRODUCTION Chapter 1 THE BASICS Surfing Fundamentals I. A Brief History of Surfing II. The Break Ø Become a Student Ø Ocean Safety Ø Wave Formation Ø Anatomy of a Wave Ø Wave Measurement Ø Wave Shape Ø Tides Ø Wind Conditions Ø Types of Breaks Ø Other Wave Terms III. Gear Ø Boards Ø Fins Ø Wetsuits Ø Other Equipment Ø Equipment Care Ø It's Up to You IV. Respect Ø The Golden Rule of Surf Etiquette Ø Localism Ø Out of the Water Ø In the Water Ø Line-Ups Ø Right of Way Ø Dropping In Ø Paddling Out Ø Falling Ø What We Do In Life¿ V. Surfing 101 Ø Introduction to Surfing Essentials Ø Basic Body Position Ø Paddling Ø Paddling Out Ø Waiting for Waves Ø Catching Waves Ø Popping Up Ø Turning Ø Ending a Ride Ø The Inevitable Chapter 2 CLASSIC Advanced Longboarding Ø Longboard Evolution Ø Advantages Ø Glide Ø Limitations Ø Advanced Paddling Ø Technique Ø Style Ø Angling Ø Trimming Ø Turning Ø Walking the Nose Ø Other Advanced Maneuvers Ø Final Note Chapter 3 SLASH Shortboarding Ø Shortboard History Ø Old School vs. New School Ø Advantages Ø Maneuverability Ø Limitations Ø up0 Technique Ø Style Ø Turning Ø Maneuvers Ø Future Chapter 4 MONSTERS Big-Wave Surfing Ø Big-Wave Timeline Ø Gear Ø Subculture Ø Locations Ø Risks Ø Limitations Ø Towing-In Ø Future Ø A Word to the Wise Chapter 5 MANO a MANO Competition Ø Contest History Ø Formats Ø Pro Surfing Ø Judges Ø Technique Ø Style Ø Wave Selection Ø Priority Ø Interference Ø Heat Dynamics Ø Coaching Ø Perspective Chapter 6 FUEL Nutrition Ø Energy Ø Energy Needs Ø Weight Ø Body Fat and Lean Muscle Mass Ø Determining Body Composition Ø Hydration Ø Diuretics Ø Supplements Ø Health Chapter 7 GUMBY Flexibility Ø Importance Ø Injury Prevention Ø Popping Up Ø Getting Low Ø Rotation Ø Basic Kinesiology Ø When and How to Stretch Ø Yoga Ø Massage Ø Stretches Ø As You Age Chapter 8 CARDIO Aerobic and Anaerobic Fitness Ø Cardiovascular Demands Ø Aerobic Capacity Ø Anaerobic Endurance Ø How to Improve Ø Aerobic Interval Training Ø Anaerobic Interval Training Ø Cross Training Ø Keep It Fun Chapter 9 FAST TWITCH Agility and Quickness Ø Agility, Quickness and Surfing Ø Fast and Slow Twitch Muscle Fibers Ø Drills Ø Cross Training Ø Overall Athleticism s20Chapter 10 STABILITY Balance Ø Dynamic Balance Ø Balance and Trunk Stability Ø Balance and Joint Stability Ø Athletic stance Ø Knee Tracking Ø Stability Training Ø Basic Balance Exercises Ø Advanced Dynamic Balance Exercises Ø Dynamic Balance Strength Training Ø Variety Chapter 11 HARD CORE Trunk Stabilization Ø Trunk Stability Ø Anatomy of the Trunk Ø Neutral Spine Ø Transverse Abdominis Ø Trunk Strength and Stabilization Exercises Ø Hard Core for Life Chapter 12 RIPPED Strength Development Ø The Myth Ø Sport Specificity Ø Joint Stability Ø Strength Development Ø Tempo, Sets, Reps and Resistance Ø Strength Training Exercises Ø Variety Chapter 13 BALLISTIC Power Development Ø Explosiveness Ø Sport Specificity Ø Power Development Ø Tempo, Sets, Reps and Resistance Ø Power Training Exercises Ø Variety Chapter 14 THE GAME PLAN Designing a Training Program Ø The Objective Ø Periodization Ø Be Realistic Ø Follow Through Ø Reassess Chapter 15 HEAD GAMES Sports Psychology Ø Performance Enhancement Ø Relaxation Ø Concentration Ø Imagery Ø Mental Cross Training Ø Training Logs Ø End Result GLOSSARY OF SURF LINGO REFERENCES ABOUT THE AUTHOR
£13.49
Rowman & Littlefield Kelly A Father a Son an American Quest
Book SynopsisAn original American sports story about John B. Kelly, the most famous U.S. oarsman of all time, three-time Olympic gold medalist, rags-to-riches millionaire, and father of actress Grace Kelly and champion oarsman Jack Kelly Jr.Trade ReviewWinner of the 2008 Premier Book Award for best biographyA Publishers Weekly Top Ten Sports Book of Spring 2012—"One Olympic hero who made a mighty impact on American culture was Jack Kelly, father to Grace Kelly. Kelly was a gold medal winner in the Olympics and later a millionaire, and his life is recounted in Kelly: A Father, a Son, an American Quest by Daniel J. Boyne." "Daniel Boyne has provided a wonderful account of sports drama, family dynamics, and adventure, all in a beautifully written narrative that reads like a well-crafted novel. Kelly is a great tale of the nature of love and leadership during an era of international sports achievements and rivalries that we shall not see again."—John Lehman, former Secretary of the Navy "In a time when rowing rivaled boxing and baseball in popularity, Jack Kelly (1889-1960) was its greatest champion. In this attractive illustrated biography, sports and society writer Boyne (The Red Rose Crew: A True Story of Women, Winning and the Water) chronicles Kelly's rise from modest beginnings as the son of Irish immigrants to Olympic gold.... [A] fine portrait of two Olympic champions [Kelly and his son] and their remarkable family, including Jack's daughter Grace, and theater stars Walter and George." —Publishers Weekly
£14.41
Rowman & Littlefield Surfing California
Book SynopsisSurfing California is your one-of-a-kind guide to more than 200 of the best breaks in the Golden State - from classic surf spots to lesser-known waves. This revised and updated, full-color guide now includes SUP-friendly spots, too--allowing surfers and paddlers alike to find the best breaks and all get along! Explore the surf from the Oregon border to the Mexican border, from North Jetty in Arcata to Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz to Huntington Beach Pier in Huntington Beach.Table of Contents(1) Crescent City to Eureka (2) Eureka to Mendocino (3) Mendocino to San Francisco (4) San Francisco to Santa Cruz (5) Santa Cruz to Carmel (6) Carmel to Santa Barbara (7) Ventura County (8) Los Angeles County (9) Orange County (10) San Diego County
£21.25
Globe Pequot To the Sea Again Classic Sailing Stories Classic
Book SynopsisBreathtaking adventures, unsurpassed dramas, and poignant tales that have stood the test of time.Trade Review"I began with the brief introduction to gain an insight into Tom McCarthy's intention of organizing this mixture of fact and fictional stories. His concept had me excited within a few paragraphs."-- Good Old Boat
£11.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Surf Art
Book SynopsisExperience the thrill and adventure of riding the surf through this wonderful compilation of graphics and collectibles from around the globe, including California, Hawaii, Australia, Britain, and Europe. Surf legend Rod Sumpter shares his memories of the unique culture that evolved in the mid-twentieth century -- one characterized by surf, sport, beach beat, and Friday night surf stomps echoing the joy of riding big, small, and hollow waves. Surf movies were in their heyday and colorful posters, now highly collectible, announced the date and time of local showings. Enjoy this fantastic assortment of movie posters and handbills, striking magazine covers, decals, patches, vintage photographs, advertising, trophies, surf-theme record albums, and much more. Current values are included in the captions. Surfing enthusiasts everywhere will crave this nostalgic and visually exciting look at one of the world''s most exhilarating sports.
£19.54
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Todays Top Surfboards
Book SynopsisA surfboard is a surfer''s best friend, writes author and surf legend Rod Sumpter. It''s the apple of one''s eye and a window to the surfer''s future skill and achievements -- a ticket to the best show on earth! Now Rod''s passion for surfboard shaping has led him to team with board-building friends the world over to present this wonderful selection of new, hand-crafted custom surfboards, many featuring amazing artwork. Manufacturers and artists include Robb Havassy, Todd Proctor, Chuck Bassett, Drew Brophy, Hobie, Stewart, and Con Surfboards in the U.S., Josh Dowling, Len Dibben, and Steve Friedman Surfboards in Australia, Kimo Greene Surfboards in Hawaii, Rod Sumpter Surfboards and Seabase Ltd. (Hobie Surfboards Europe and Stewart Surfboards Europe) in the U.K. Sit back and enjoy as Rod takes you on an exciting tour of custom surfboards available today! Measurements and current values included.
£23.79
Stackpole Books Basic Freshwater Fishing
Book SynopsisHauptman provides step-by-step instructions on basic methods and equipment for beginner fishermen. Expert advice on all types of tackle for baitcasting, spinning, spincasting, flycasting "and the most popular species" panfish, gamefish, trout.
£15.26
University of Hawai'i Press Hawaiian Surfing Traditions from the Past
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£21.21
